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Expats on love, marriage and children

Marriage and children have been hot topics in Vietnam of late, thanks to the Government’s announcement that it wants people to marry before 30 and have two kids before 35, with tax breaks and other policies on offer to encourage procreation.

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How to eliminate trade conflicts after implementation of EVFTA

Ten notable events in culture, sports and tourism announced

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has just announced the top 10 culture, sports and tourism events of 2019.

Fabulous rock symphony concerts return

When HBSO staged their Rock Symphony event almost a year ago it wasn’t so much a concert as a party. 

The realm of Zen in Buddhist paintings

Painter Phuong Hong is famous for his works relating to Buddhism. His paintings are highly appreciated by experts for utilising many materials from water colours, lacquer to oil-painting and others.

Dong Ho paintings reveal Vietnamese unique folk culture

In the old days, Dong Ho paintings were used as decorations at every home during the Lunar New Year festival (Tet). The folk paintings have become part of Vietnamese life through generations.

Four more Vietnamese sites recognised as ASEAN heritage parks

Three national parks and a nature reserve in Vietnam have been added to the list of ASEAN heritage parks, taking the country's number to 10.

Artworks by Asian artists displayed in Hanoi

An exhibition of artworks by leading Asian artists is taking place at the Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) in Hanoi.

 

European talents gather at music festival in Vietnam

Outstanding music talents from Europe and Vietnam will perform at a music festival in Hanoi and HCMC from November 18 to 30, according to the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam.

 

Big hits from the 90s to be performed in Hanoi concert

Big hits by Vietnamese and international musicians from the 90s will be performed at a concert on November 9 in Hanoi.

Diwali night to light up Hanoi

Singing, dancing, a fashion show and cuisine are some of the highlights of Diwali Night, which will be held on November 23 in Hanoi.

Workshop creates science-fiction monsters

A special workshop located in District 9 in HCM City is creating Hollywood-style models of dinosaurs, ancient creatures and fictional characters that look so real they're downright scary.

Circus artists to dazzle HCM City and Da Nang

Circus troupes from the Vietnam Circus Federation will entertain audiences in HCM City and Da Nang with an extravagant programme this week.

Dance festival Xposition ‘O’ comes to Vietnam for first time

The Xposition ‘O’ Contemporary Dance Fiesta will for the first time take place at Soul Live Project Complex in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City from October 31 to November 2.

Contemporary dance fiesta comes to HCM City

The three-day Xposition ‘O’ contemporary dance fiesta (XPO) will introduce contemporary dance performances to local audiences at the Soul Lie Project Complex on Thursday in HCM City.

Designer presents ao dai collection inspired by Turkey

The architecture and landscape of Turkey are depicted in the unique ao dai (traditional long dress) collection by designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam which was put on show on Tuesday in Hanoi.